Chapter 23
AS SOON AS MARISSA had said the words “I do,” a terrible fear came over me. What had I gotten myself into? I knew Marissa years ago, but do I really know her now? Enough to invite her into my home, to live with her on a full-time basis? Aside from family, I'd never lived with anyone. Kristen had stayed with me at my apartment, but that was only ever for a weekend.
The idea of actually living with another human being scared me more than I ever could have imagined. It's exactly what I wanted, but I never thought it could happen so quickly or so easily. After all those failed negotiations when Kristen and I talked about marriage, I figured it would be like pulling teeth to get anyone to feel serious about me. And here Marissa has just fallen into my lap. It's hard to bel
